Iris DeMent: "My Life"
DeMent thrives on introspective lyrics and sparse, pretty arrangements. The country and folk communities praise "My Life" for its honest and raw emotion. Her lyrics literally do all the talking, and they pack a huge punch.
Joanna Newsom: "YS"
Newsom's sound is completely her own. She doesn't fit into any folk or ethereal category, she is simply herself. Her album "Ys" is truly as mysterious as she is.